Registration for our 2026 Winter/Spring Youth Programs is now open! Youth daily aquatics, recreation and athletic programs are open to Lakeshore members ages 6 months to 18 with a physical disability, chronic health condition or visual impairment. Please contact for more information regarding youth aquatics and for more information regarding recreation programs. Download our flyer below for more information.
Download Winter/Spring Youth Flyer
Session 1: January 12 – March 5
Session 2: March 30 – April 30
Aquatics
Youth One-on-one Services – Age 3 to 18
Private Swim Lessons and Personal Training:
$30/half hour; 6 sessions for $162; 12 sessions for $300
Wet Tots – Age 6 months to 3 years
Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
A parent/child class focusing on strength, flexibility and fine and gross motor skills. Advancement to further programs is subject to participant skill level and instructor recommendation.
*Learn to Swim – Age 3 to 12
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4-4:45 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-1:45 p.m.
Based on the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program, this class focuses on basic water safety skills as well as developing the fundamentals of swimming in a fun environment.
*Splash N Dash – Age 6 to 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-1:45 p.m.
Focuses on water safety skills, stroke development and endurance.
Tadpoles – Age 3 to 12
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3-3:45 p.m.
Focuses on functional skills, balance, body awareness, movement and socialization in an aquatic environment. Tadpoles is designed to promote independence and expose participants to a variety of activities in which they can continue to do independently. Participants will wear a cervical flotation device. A parent/guardian may be required to participate in the class.
ACES (Active Children Exercise & Swim) – Age 4 to 18
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m.
This program provides the opportunity to work on functional skills, balance, body awareness and other fundamental movement patterns in an aquatic environment. A small group setting provides opportunities for socialization and functional play.
*Advanced Swim – Age 6 to 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-5 p.m.
Based on the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program, this class focuses on basic water safety skills, as well as stroke refinement, speed and endurance.
Recreation
Adaptive Cycling
Rides will be held weekly at various locations across greater Birmingham. For more information, contact Virginia Powell at or Jimmy Abraham at .
*Splash N Dash Land – Age 6 to 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12-12:45 p.m.
Promotes physical activity through recreational activities such as relay races, team building activities, scooter boards, sports, cycling and more in a fun environment. No previous athletic experience required.
Mini Movers – Age 3 to 6
Mondays & Wednesdays (TBD), 3-3:45 p.m.
Features activities that improve socialization, strength, agility and endurance with a goal to improve overall fine and gross motor skills and increased physical endurance. Participants will engage with a variety of land-based activities that may include scooter boards, parachutes, movement exploration and more.
Kid Zone – Age 6 to 18
Thursdays, 5:15-6 p.m.
A land-based program promoting physical fitness through recreational activities and games to encourage movement. Games will be PE style with adaptations as necessary.
*Age appropriate sibling(s) are welcome.
Athletics
Lakeshore Foundation offers team & individual sports for youth with a physical disability ages 6 to 22. No prior athletic experience is required. Youth athletics participants must join or be current Lakeshore members.
Boccia – Age 6 to 18
Mondays & Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. (Year-round)
Contact: Jimmy Abraham at
Power Soccer – Age 6 to 18
Force: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. (October-June)
Charge: Tuesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. (October-April)
Power soccer is for youth with all types of physical disabilities. Power soccer players do not have to use a power wheelchair in daily life to participate. In addition to weekly practices, the team competes at home and out of town tournaments during the season. The Force will compete at Nationals in mid-June. Contact: Lori Watkins at
Swim Team – Age 6 to 18
Monday-Thursday, 4-6 p.m. (Year Round or seasonal)
Competitive league for youth with all types of physical disabilities and siblings without a disability. In addition to weekly practices, athletes may compete at local, regional and national meets. Beginning April 7, Tuesday practices will take place at the Birmingham Crossplex from 3 to 5 p.m. Contact: Emily Mallard at
Track & Field, Archery, and Shooting – Age 6 to 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., or by appointment (April-July)
Competitive track and field, archery, and shooting for youth and adults with all types of physical disabilities (wheelchair, visual impairment and ambulatory). Contact: Kris King at for track and field and Lauren Perry at for archery and/or shooting.
Prep Wheelchair Basketball – Age 6 to 13
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m. (September-April)
Competitive league for youth with a lower limb physical disability. Daily wheelchair use is not required. In addition to weekly practices, the team competes in home, regional and national tournaments throughout the season. Contact: Lauren Perry at
Varsity Wheelchair Basketball – Age 14 to 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (September-April)
Competitive league for youth with a lower limb physical disability. Daily wheelchair use is not required. In addition to weekly practices, the team competes in home, regional and national tournaments throughout the season. Contact: Lauren Perry at
Wheelchair Tennis, Age 6 to 18
Saturdays, 9:30-11 a.m. (April-June)
Athletes with a lower limb disability are invited to participate in our Youth Lakeshore Tennis team. Athletes must be able to independently push their chair and consistently make contact with a ball using a racket. Contact: Cliff Cook at
Special Events
Pre-registration is required for the following events. A separate registration email will be sent out for each event listed below. For more information, please contact Lori Watkins at or 205.313.7429.
Youth Hunting Weekend – Ages 6 to 18
January 23-25
Open to youth with a physical disability and a parent/guardian. The hunt will be on the accessible property of Outdoor Friends Forever in Kellyton, AL. The weekend includes four hunts, shooting competition and other activities. Space is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.
Super Saturday – Ages 6 to 18
Saturday, February (date TBD) | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Super Saturdays are fun-filled days designed to introduce kids to adapted sports, games, and activities. Each event has a different theme. Participation is open to members and non-members with a qualifying condition, but each participant must be able to function independently in a group setting. Each child may invite one sibling or friend to attend.
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, March 29 | 3-5 p.m.
Open to all youth with a physical disability. In this accessible family egg hunt, eggs will be hidden throughout the Lakeshore Commons in locations that will be reachable to all.
Family Fishing Day – Ages 6 to 18
Saturday, April 11
Open to youth with a physical disability and a parent/guardian. The event will be on the accessible property of Outdoor Friends Forever in Kellyton, AL. The day will include fishing, lunch and fishing competitions. Space is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis.
*Family Fun Night
Friday, April 17 | 5-8 p.m.
Family Fun nights are designed for the whole family to participate together in a variety of games and activities that encourage movement. Games may include family versus family match ups or kids versus parents in PE style games with some friendly competition.
Paralympic Sports Challenge Day – Ages 6 to 18
Saturday, May 2 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
A day full of learning and play focused on Paralympic sport and activity. This will be an event with entry-level instruction, guidance and fun.
